FITLETE Radio | A Personal Training News and Fitness Industry Q&A Show

About FITLETE Radio | A Personal Training News and Fitness Industry Q&A Show

FILETE Radio is born out of George's desire to connect with like-minded professionals, ask valuable questions, share stories from current members of FITLETE nation, & create a dialogue around fitness industry cultures to bridge gaps within specialties. FITLETE Radio will consist of short episodes and streamlined Q&A interviews so you can access the content you want when you need it. Visit https://fitletes.com to learn how FITLETE helps you level up to skills and career. thisweek.fitletes.com (https://thisweek.fitletes.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

FITLETE: It's for Independent Personal Trainers trying to level up their skills.

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Jul 2017

Latest episode

11 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

73 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Sept 2026

   Coaches Spotlight: Meet Matt McKinley| S3:ep10

   Meet Coach Matt McKinley Matt McKinley is a Nashville-based personal trainer and head coach at Integra Fitness Nashville, where he leads client training and coach development. With nearly 15 years in the industry, he began in Issaquah, Washington, before moving to Nashville. Matt describes himself as a “coach to the coaches,” mentoring other trainers while maintaining his own client roster. His coaching philosophy has evolved from a heavy emphasis on maximal strength and big bilateral lifts to a more flexible, client-centered approach that prioritizes sustainability, enjoyment, and pain-free progress. Matt's approach to working with hesitant or resistant clients is patient, curiosity-driven, and non-pushy, focusing on phone conversations, thoughtful follow-ups, and explaining how his programming meets people where they are rather than forcing commitment. When clients resist advice, he avoids the "I know best" stance and instead leads with questions, education, and collaboration. Sometimes finding one small habit they will follow and builds from there. For clients with big aspirational goals, he digs into the "why" behind the goal, uses pre-mortem planning to prepare for setbacks, breaks outcomes into daily process-based habits, and has honest conversations about whether goals realistically fit their lifestyle and confidence level. For aspiring or stalled coaches, Matt's number-one piece of advice is that the learning never stops, warning that getting a first certification and then stopping education is a recipe for not reaching full potential or building a lasting career. He recommends continuing education through certifications when possible, reading books on training and behavior change, following credible voices on social media without making it the only learning source, listening to top podcasts, and finding a mentor early who will show you their system, give feedback, and help you avoid common mistakes. His own career trajectory reflects this philosophy, crediting his first boss as a great mentor who forced him to grow through challenging situations while teaching him what to read, who to follow, and how to build a long, fulfilling career without stalling. "Getting your first certification and then being done learning forever is a recipe for not reaching your peak full potential or actually building a career out of being a trainer or a coach." Connect With Matt * Instagram: @Coachmatt_mckinley (https://www.instagram.com/Coachmatt_mckinley) * Gym: Integra Fitness Nashville (https://integrafitnessnashville.com/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisweek.fitletes.com (https://thisweek.fitletes.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

2. 

   14 Aug 2026

   Coaches Spotlight: Meet Arlan Carroll| S3:ep9

   Arlan Carroll is an aerospace engineer–turned fitness professional who now runs AC Fitness and Sports Training and serves as director of training at Palm Beach Personal Fitness in Jupiter, Florida. He trains a wide range of clients from youth athletes (ages 10–13) to adults in their 80s and 90s—with a focus on strength, longevity, and helping people “get their life back” through smart, individualized programming. Connect with Arlan * Website: https://www.actraining.fit/ (https://www.actraining.fit/) * Instagram: @arlancarroll (https://instagram.com/arlancarroll) * Training location: Jupiter, Florida (AC Fitness and Sports Training / Palm Beach Personal Fitness) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisweek.fitletes.com (https://thisweek.fitletes.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3. 

   31 Jul 2026

   Coaches Spotlight: Meet Bryce MacArthur| S3:ep8

   Episode overview In this FITLETE Radio Coach’s Spotlight, Bryce breaks down how he coaches people who are stuck in that cycle of starting over, why not everyone needs to live under a barbell, and how he builds sustainable programs around real life instead of fitness perfectionism. You’ll hear his origin story, the moment he realized coaching was his calling, and the mindset that keeps him learning and evolving in the industry. Who is Bryce? Bryce, a dedicated personal trainer and proud owner of B3 Coaching in Edmonton, Alberta, is well-trained through NAIT’s two-year diploma program, holds a CSEP-CPT certification, and stays committed to ongoing learning through Prescript and mentoring. His passion is helping people who often find themselves restarting their fitness journeys, guiding them to build lasting mental and physical resilience. He focuses on intention-driven workouts, correct movement techniques, and small, manageable lifestyle changes to support lasting habits. Connect with Bryce * Website: b3coaching.ca (https://www.b3coaching.ca/) * Instagram: @brycemacarthur (https://www.instagram.com/brycemacarthur) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisweek.fitletes.com (https://thisweek.fitletes.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

Who has been a guest on FITLETE Radio | A Personal Training News and Fitness Industry Q&A Show

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• George Pagan III
• Megan Cooper
• Jose Rosario
• Jackson Lohr
• Dr Ashley Dwyer

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